Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Ms. Scarlet was indifferent to pain and pleasure, she never complained.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Stoic.
- A stoic is someone who shows indifference to pleasure or pain, remaining calm and unemotional in the face of adversity or hardship.
- Stoicism is a philosophical school of thought that advocates enduring pain or hardship without displaying emotions or complaints.
- In the context of the sentence, "Ms. Scarlet" is described as being indifferent to both pain and pleasure, indicating a stoic demeanor.